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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ALAN AND MARIANNE SCHWARTZ
1
signed with initials in monogram 'CEB' (lower left)—signed again 'Charles E. Burchfield' (in the margin at lower right)— inscribed with title (in the margin at lower left) conté crayon, ink and pencil on paper image, 13 x 9Ω in. (33 x 24.1 cm.); sheet, 16æ x 13º in. (42.5 x 33.7 cm.)
Executed circa 1950.
$12,000-18,000
Surf Bird
signed 'M Graves' (lower left) mixed media on paper image, 22æ x 26º in. (57.8 x 66.7 cm.); sheet, 26æ x 30Ω in. (67.9 x 77.5 cm.)
Executed circa 1940s.
$20,000-30,000
Pear Tree in September
signed with initials in monogram 'CEB' (lower right)— dated '1949' (on the reverse)
watercolor, pen and pencil on paper laid down on paperboard
22Ω x 31 in. (57.2 x 78.7 cm.)
Executed in 1949.
$120,000-180,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
4
Boat with Sun, Deer Isle, Maine
signed and dated 'Marin 21' (lower left)— inscribed 'Deer Isle/ME.' (on the reverse)
watercolor and gouache on paper
17 x 13Ω in. (43.2 x 34.3 cm.)
Executed in 1921.
$70,000-100,000
ANDREW WYETH (1917-2009)
Front Door
signed 'Andrew Wyeth' (lower left)
watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper
29Ω x 21Ω in. (74.9 x 54.6 cm.)
Executed in 1946.
$120,000-180,000
HELEN TORR (1886-1967)
White Dish on Abstract Design
7 x 10 in. (17.8 x 25.4 cm.)
$20,000-30,000
White Radiance
signed 'H. Shore' (lower right)—signed again and inscribed with title (on a label affixed to the reverse)
oil on canvas
14º x 10 in. (36.2 x 25.4 cm.)
$40,000-60,000
White Pitcher—Red Flower
signed 'Georgia O'Keeffe-' (on the reverse) oil on canvas mounted on panel 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.) Painted in 1920.
$1,000,000-1,500,000
“What is my experience of the flower if not color.”
Georgia O’Keeffe
Red Canna
signed with initials 'OK' (on the reverse) oil on board
12 x 8æ in. (30.5 x 22.2 cm.)
Painted in 1919.
$1,000,000-1,500,000
Two Brown Trees
signed 'Dove' (lower right) oil on canvas
20 x 28 in. (50.8 x 71.1 cm.)
Painted in 1933.
$2,000,000-3,000,000
“Works of nature are abstract, They do not lean on other things for meaning...”
Arthur Dove
Hill Farms
signed 'Marvin/Cone' (lower left)—signed again, dated '1936' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)
oil on canvas
24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm.)
Painted in 1936.
$150,000-250,000
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA COLLECTION
The Chute, Buffalo River
Above Willems Landing
signed 'Benton' (lower right)—signed again, dated ''70' and inscribed with title (on the reverse)
oil and tempera on gessoed panel
7æ x 10 in. (19.7 x 25.4 cm.)
Painted in 1970.
$120,000-180,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
(1889-1975)
Conversation
signed 'Benton' (lower left)
oil and tempera on gessoed canvas mounted on masonite
17æ x 28 in. (45.1 x 71.1 cm.) Painted in 1928.
$500,000-700,000
South Meadow, Afternoon
signed and dated 'Fairfield Porter 70' (lower right) oil on masonite
24 x 28 in. (61 x 71.1 cm.)
Painted in 1970.
$150,000-250,000
Alaskan Inlet
signed 'Rockwell Kent' (lower right) oil on canvas mounted on board
28 x 34 in. (71.1 x 86.4 cm.)
Painted in 1919.
$200,000-300,000
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (1887-1986)
Landscape—Lake George, N.Y.
oil on canvas
7 x 20 in. (17.8 x 50.8 cm.)
Painted in 1922.
$1,000,000-1,500,000
“Lake George…evoked the spirit of place that was essential to [O’Keeffe’s] modern approach to the natural world.”
Erin B. Coe
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA COLLECTION 17
Downtown New York
from River
signed and dated 'Marin 40' (lower right) oil on paperboard laid down on paperboard
8º x 10Ω in. (21 x 26.7 cm.)
Painted in 1940.
$70,000-100,000
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA COLLECTION
18
Afterglow
signed with conjoined letters 'Blümner' (lower left)—signed again 'Oscar Bluemner.,' dated '1927.' and inscribed with title (on a label affixed to the reverse) oil on board
15 x 20 in. (38.1 x 50.8 cm.)
Painted in 1927.
$250,000-350,000
OSCAR FLORIANUS BLUEMNER (1867-1938)
Farmyard
signed with conjoined initials 'OBlümner' (lower right) oil on panel
15 x 20 in. (38.1 x 50.8 cm.) Painted in 1928-29.
$300,000-500,000
Study for 'The Paris Bit'
signed upside down 'Stuart Davis' (lower center)—signed again and dated 'Stuart Davis 1957-60' and inscribed with title (on a piece of the original stretcher) oil on canvas
28 x 36 in. (71.1 x 91.4 cm.)
Painted in 1951 and 1957-60.
$2,000,000-3,000,000
“I submit ‘The Paris Bit’ as my favorite…”
Stuart Davis
Flower Woman
signed and dated 'Jacob Lawrence 48' (lower right) tempera on board
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Painted in 1948.
$2,000,000-3,000,000
“With his paintings of the late 1940s, Lawrence captured the spectacle that makes living in the city what it is. He also confirmed to the people of Harlem that they existed and were not invisible.”
Dr. Patricia Hills
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
The Grenadier signed and dated 'Walt Kuhn/1930' (lower right)—dated again 'April 1930' (on the overlap)—signed again and inscribed with title (on a label affixed to the stretcher) oil on canvas
30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.)
Painted in 1930.
$120,000-180,000
23
Solo Flight
signed 'Romare Bearden' (upper right)
mixed media and collage on board 6 x 9 in. (15.2 x 22.9 cm.)
Executed in 1979.
$30,000-50,000
24
The Letter
signed 'Romare Bearden' (lower left)
mixed media and collage on panel 12 x 10 in. (30.5 x 25.4 cm.)
Executed in 1984.
$50,000-70,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF JUDITH AND ALLYN LEVY
25
Butterfly
signed 'Doris Lee' (lower right)
oil on canvas
32 x 42 in. (81.3 x 106.7 cm.)
Painted circa 1950.
$15,000-25,000
MODERN ART FORMERLY IN THE COLLECTION OF RALPH EHRMANN
26
signed and dated 'Milton Avery 1961' (lower left)
oil on canvasboard
9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm.)
Painted in 1961.
$20,000-30,000
Blue Teapot
signed and dated 'Milton Avery/1949' (lower right) oil on canvasboard
16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
Painted in 1949.
$30,000-50,000
MILTON AVERY (1885-1965)
Window on the Bay
signed and dated 'Milton Avery 1955' (lower right) oil on canvas
48 x 32 in. (121.9 x 81.3 cm.)
Painted in 1955.
$200,000-300,000
A Noisy Silence
signed 'W Kahn' (lower right)—dated '1990,' numbered '88' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)—dated and numbered again (on the reverse) oil on canvas
16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
Painted in 1990.
$20,000-30,000 30
Point of the Great Meadows
signed 'W Kahn' (lower left)—dated '1992,' numbered '117' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)—dated and numbered again (on the reverse) oil on canvas
14 x 22 in. (35.6 x 55.9 cm.)
Painted in 1992.
$20,000-30,000
Delaware Canal
signed 'W Kahn' (lower right)—dated '1983,' numbered '109' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)—dated and numbered again (on the reverse) oil on canvas
36 x 72 in. (cm.)
Painted in 1983.
$30,000-50,000
Barn in Early Summer
signed 'W Kahn' (lower right)—dated '1982,' numbered '110' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)—dated and numbered again (on the reverse) oil on canvas
30 x 40º in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm.)
Painted in 1982.
$25,000-35,000
33
Sun Over Firs
signed and dated 'Milton Avery 1953' (lower left)
watercolor on paper
22º x 30æ in. (56.5 x 78.1 cm.)
Executed in 1953.
$20,000-30,000
34
Deer Isle, Maine #4
signed and dated 'Marin 24' (lower right)—inscribed 'Deer Isle/Me.' (on the reverse)
watercolor and pencil on paper
13æ x 17º in. (34.9 x 43.8 cm.)
Executed in 1924.
$15,000-25,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRESTIGIOUS PRIVATE COLLECTION
35
Green and Red Motif
signed and dated 'Marin 22' (lower right)
watercolor and charcoal on paper
14 x 16æ in. (35.6 x 42.5 cm.)
Executed in 1922.
$15,000-25,000
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA COLLECTION
36
March Pools at Twilight
signed and dated 'C Burchfield/3/25 1917' (lower right)
watercolor and gouache on paper
21 x 17æ in. (53.3 x 45.1 cm.)
Executed in 1917.
$60,000-80,000
PROPERTY FROM A PROMINENT CHICAGO COLLECTION
The Promise of Spring
signed with initials in monogram and dated 'CEB/1956' (lower left)—signed again 'Burchfield,' dated again and inscribed with title (on the reverse)
watercolor and charcoal on paper laid down on board
40 x 27 in. (101.6 x 68.6 cm.)
Executed in 1956.
$120,000-180,000
PROPERTY
The Little Maple Tree, Castorland, New York signed 'Marin' (lower right) oil and pencil on canvas
27 x 22 in. (68.6 x 55.9 cm.)
Painted circa 1913.
$80,000-120,000
Flowers for the Pulpit
signed 'Gwathmey' (lower center) oil on canvas
20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)
$5,000-7,000
Daisies
signed and dated 'G.C. Ault '40.' (lower right)—signed again 'George C. Ault.,' dated again '1940.' and inscribed with title and 'To Jenny/from/George & Louisa/Sept. 1942.' (on the original backing) gouache on paperboard
7æ x 6 in. (19.7 x 15.2 cm.)
Executed in 1940.
$8,000-12,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ALAN AND MARIANNE SCHWARTZ
Red and Yellow Gladioli
signed and dated 'C. Demuth/aug. 1928-' (in the leaf at lower center)
watercolor and pencil on paper
20 x 14 in. (50.8 x 35.6 cm.)
Executed in 1928.
$120,000-180,000
Underpass #2
signed 'Stuart Davis' (lower center)— signed again (lower right)—inscribed 'Title-Underpass' (in the margin at lower right) gouache and pencil on paper image, 9æ x 12Ω in. (24.8 x 31.8 cm.); sheet, 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm.) Executed in 1955.
$50,000-70,000
LYRICAL
Gloucester (Davits)
signed ‘Stuart Davis’ (center right) oil on canvas 19 x 24º in. (48.3 x 61.6 cm.) Painted circa 1932.
$80,000-120,000
44
Twilight in Turkey
signed ‘Stuart Davis’ (upper left)—signed again, dated '1961' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher) oil on canvas
14º x 18º in. (36.2 x 46.4 cm.)
Painted in 1961.
$200,000-300,000
Rondout Bridge with Boat oil on masonite
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Painted circa 1930.
$3,000-5,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
Lifeboat
signed and dated 'Edmund D. Lewandowski 1980' (lower right) oil on canvas
44 x 36 in. (111.8 x 91.4 cm.)
Painted in 1980.
$20,000-30,000
Trestle Bridge
signed and dated 'Edmund Lewandowski 1996' (lower right)—signed and dated again and inscribed with title (on the reverse)
gouache, watercolor and pencil on paper image, 19º x 23æ in. (48.9 x 60.3 cm.); sheet, 22Ω x 29Ω in. (57.2 x 74.9 cm.)
Executed in 1996.
$7,000-10,000
The Pride of Algoma
signed 'E.D. Lewandowski' (lower right)— signed again and dated '-38' (on the reverse)
watercolor on paper 18æ x 23æ in. (47.6 x 60.3 cm.)
Executed in 1938.
$7,000-10,000
LYRICAL MODERNISM: THE COLLECTION OF LOIS & IRVIN COHEN 49
Study for 'Morning Light (Dover Hills, October)'
signed, dated and inscribed 'studio zum/ bild/Dover/-16/O Bluemner' (lower left)
charcoal on paper
21æ x 30 in. (55.2 x 76.2 cm.)
Executed in 1916-17.
$50,000-70,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
50
Polyphony
signed and dated 'Charles Sheeler-1947.' (lower right)
mixed media on paper
6æ x 12º in. (17.1 x 31.1 cm.)
Executed in 1947.
$20,000-30,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
•51
Farm in New Milford, Connecticut
signed with initials in monogram, dated and inscribed 'OFB/New Milford Conn Aug-1923' (lower left)
watercolor and pencil on paper
7º x 10 in. (18.4 x 25.4 cm.)
Executed in 1923.
$3,000-5,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN COLLECTION
52
Cows (3)
signed 'Dove' (lower center)
watercolor, gouache and pen on paper
5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm.)
Executed in 1935.
$12,000-18,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. ALVIN FRIEDMAN-KIEN
•53
(1910-2001)
Study of Geese
signed and dated 'Graves '55' (lower right)
pencil on paper laid down on paper
30 x 39Ω in. (76.2 x 100.3 cm.)
Executed in 1955.
$2,000-3,000
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. ALVIN FRIEDMAN-KIEN
•54
COLE GRAVES (1910-2001)
For the Study of Ultra Violet Healing
marble, brass and glass
41º in. (104.8 cm.) high
Executed in 1972 and 1999.
$2,000-3,000
LYRICAL MODERNISM: THE COLLECTION OF LOIS & IRVIN COHEN
•55
ELIE NADELMAN (1882-1946)
Standing Female Figure
signed with initials 'EN' (lower left)
ink on paper laid down on paperboard
14º x 6Ω in. (36.2 x 16.5 cm.)
Executed circa 1908-09.
$3,000-5,000
LYRICAL MODERNISM: THE COLLECTION OF LOIS & IRVIN COHEN
•56
NADELMAN (1882-1946)
Kneeling Figure
signed with initials 'EN' (lower right)
ink and pencil on paper
23Ω x 19Ω in. (59.7 x 49.5 cm.)
Executed circa 1910.
$5,000-7,000
PAUL HOWARD MANSHIP (1885-1966)
Spring
inscribed 'PAUL MANSHIP/© 1949' (on the base)
parcel-gilt bronze
24 in. (61 cm.) high
Modeled in 1949; cast before 1966.
$150,000-250,000
Untitled
signed, dated and inscribed 'embroidery by/Rebecca/Salsbury/ James/Taos, NM/1951) (on a label affixed to the frame)
colcha embroidery
2Ω x 2 in. (6.4 x 5.1 cm.)
Executed in 1951.
$2,000-3,000
Landscape
signed 'Winold/Reiss' (lower right) mixed media on paperboard
32æ x 21 in. (83.2 x 53.3 cm.)
$7,000-10,000
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT CALIFORNIA COLLECTION 60
MARSDEN HARTLEY (1877-1943)
Cerise Cactus oil on canvas
35Ω x 22Ω in. (90.2 x 57.2 cm.)
Painted in 1919-20.
$200,000-300,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLORADO COLLECTION
Luisa Triana
signed 'N. Fechin' (lower right) oil on canvas
14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm.)
Painted circa 1944.
$80,000-120,000
Portrait of a Woman
signed and dated 'N. Fechin/195*' (lower left) oil on canvas
20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.)
Panted circa 1950s.
$120,000-180,000
63
AGNES PELTON (1881-1961)
Intimation II
oil on canvas
25 x 21 in. (63.5 x 53.3 cm.)
Painted circa 1934.
$15,000-25,000
Girl in Red Shawl
signed, dated and inscribed 'Leon Gaspard/Urga 1922' (lower left)
oil and pencil on canvasboard
8 x 7 in. (20.3 x 17.8 cm.)
Painted in 1922.
$7,000-10,000 PROPERTY
Bazaar
signed, dated and inscribed 'To Sani from Leon Gaspard./Tunis 4/33' (lower left)
oil on canvas laid down on board 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.)
Painted in 1933.
$12,000-18,000
THE GOLDEN FRONTIER: PROPERTY FROM A CALIFORNIA COLLECTION
66
(1859-1924)
Country Lane, Rockport
signed 'Prendergast' (lower right)
watercolor and pastel on paper
14 x 20 in. (35.6 x 50.8 cm.)
Executed circa 1920-23.
$60,000-80,000
67
(1859-1924)
Figures on the Beach
signed 'Prendergast' (lower right)
watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper
13æ x 20 in. (34.9 x 50.8 cm.)
Executed circa 1907.
$70,000-100,000
Winter—New York Snow Scene with Madison Square Garden in the Distance
signed 'E. Lawson' (lower left) oil on canvas
17Ω x 14 in. (44.5 x 35.6 cm.)
$70,000-100,000
GRAND VIEWS OF AMERICA: PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION 69
Tibbett's Creek—Winter
signed 'E. Lawson.' (lower left) oil on canvas
24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm.)
$40,000-60,000
•70
Saltbox
signed 'George Luks' (lower right) gouache and watercolor on paper laid down on paperboard
15 x 19 in. (38.1 x 48.3 cm.)
Executed circa 1925.
$6,000-8,000
PROPERTY
71
Portrait of Miss Louise Getz
signed and dated 'Robert Henri 1925' (lower left)—signed and dated again and inscribed with title and artist’s record number (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
41 x 33 in. (104.1 x 83.8 cm.)
Painted in 1925.
$120,000-180,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLORADO COLLECTION
•72
Summer Stroll
signed and dated 'Reginald Marsh '52' (lower right) tempera and oil on masonite
16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm.)
Painted in 1952.
$3,000-5,000
Coupla Girls
signed 'French' (lower right) casein on paperboard 19º x 11Ω in. (48.9 x 29.2 cm.)
Executed circa 1948-49.
$8,000-12,000
MILTON AVERY (1885-1965) Town Laundress
signed and dated 'Milton Avery 1946' (lower left) gouache, watercolor and charcoal on paper
30æ x 22º in. (78.1 x 56.5 cm.)
Executed in 1946.
$25,000-35,000
75
MILTON AVERY (1885-1965)
Bearded Recorder Player
signed and dated 'Milton Avery 1955' (lower left)
oil on canvasboard
24 x 17æ in. (61 x 45 cm.)
Painted in 1955.
$50,000-70,000
THE MEL & MARTHA HOROWITZ COLLECTION 76
MAURER (1868-1932)
Abstract Heads
signed 'A.H. Maurer' (upper right)
gouache on paper
21Ω x 18 in. (54.6 x 45.7 cm.)
Executed circa 1920-30.
$7,000-10,000
THE MEL & MARTHA HOROWITZ COLLECTION
•77
(1868-1932)
Landscape
signed 'A.H. Maurer' (lower right) oil on paper
11 x 15Ω in. (27.9 x 39.4 cm.)
$6,000-8,000
LA DOLCE VITA: PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ANDREA HENDERSON FAHNESTOCK
78
Landscape
oil and pencil on canvas
17º x 21Ω in. (43.8 x 54.6 cm.)
Painted circa 1910.
$8,000-12,000
The Lonesome Salmon Trawler
signed and dated 'Armin Hansen./'20.' (lower left) oil on board
25æ x 38 in. (65.4 x 96.5 cm.) Painted in 1920.
$70,000-100,000
Marsh Near Wiscasset
signed 'W Kahn' (lower left)—dated '1986,' numbered '51' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)—dated and numbered again (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
16 x 24 in. (40.6 x 61 cm.)
Painted in 1986.
$20,000-30,000
Purple Barn, Brown Doors II
signed 'W Kahn' (lower right)—dated '2003,' numbered '80' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)—dated and numbered again (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
22 x 26 in. (55.9 x 66 cm.)
Painted in 2003.
$15,000-25,000
Orange Towpath (C+O Canal)
dated '1988', numbered '60' and inscribed with title (on the stretcher)— dated and numbered again (on the reverse) oil on canvas
52 x 66 in. (132.1 x 167.6 cm.)
Painted in 1988.
$50,000-70,000
Rainbow
signed and dated 'Milton Avery 1959' (lower left) oil on canvas
34 x 52 in. (86.4 x 132.1 cm.) Painted in 1959.
$100,000-150,000
Goat Wading
signed and dated 'Milton Avery 1962' (center left) oil on canvasboard
24 x 36 in. (61 x 91.4 cm.)
Painted in 1962.
$60,000-80,000
PROPERTY FROM THE FAMILY OF ELEANOR LAMBERT
Maine Coast signed and dated 'Fairfield Porter 55' (lower right) oil on canvas
20 x 36Ω in. (50.8 x 92.7 cm.) Painted in 1955.
$100,000-150,000
Still Life with Flower Basket, Shells, Scissors
signed 'Fairfield Porter' (lower right)
oil on canvas
24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm.)
Painted circa 1945-50.
$50,000-70,000
Where W. Rat Lives
signed 'James Wyeth' (lower right)
mixed media on paper
36Ω x 25Ω in. (92.7 x 64.8 cm.)
Executed in 1978.
$25,000-35,000
Wood Choppers
signed 'Andrew Wyeth' (lower right) watercolor on paper laid down on paperboard sheet, 21Ω x 29Ω in. (54.6 x 74.9 cm.); overall, 24 x 31æ in. (61 x 80.6 cm.) Executed in 1944.
$50,000-70,000
Figure Studies
bears inscription 'These are sketches by N.C. Wyeth./Drawn for me when I was/a little girl./Ann Wyeth McCoy' (lower right) pencil on paper 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm.)
Executed circa 1920s.
$6,000-8,000
90
(1882-1945)
Portrait of a Lumberjack
signed with initial 'W' (lower left) oil on canvas
22 x 22 in. (55.9 x 55.9 cm.)
Painted circa 1908.
$60,000-80,000
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT MASSACHUSETTS COLLECTION
Villa Scassi, Genoa
signed with initials 'M·P' (lower right)—signed 'Maxfield Parrish.,' dated 'June of 1904.' and inscribed with title (on the reverse)—signed again and inscribed 'Niche at Villa Scassi.' (on a label affixed to the strainer) oil on paper
17 x 11Ω in. (43.2 x 29.2 cm.)
Painted in 1904.
$60,000-80,000
Missed (Four Sporting Boys: Golf)—Study signed and inscribed 'My very best/to/Paul Helms,/sincerely/Norman/ Rockwell' (lower right) pencil on paper image, 16 x 13Ω in. (40.6 x 34.3 cm.); sheet, 19æ x 17º in. (50.2 x 43.9 cm.) Executed in 1949.
$70,000-100,000
Choosing Up (Four Sporting Boys: Baseball)—Study signed and inscribed 'Best wishes to/Paul Helms,/cordially/Norman/Rockwell' (lower right) pencil on paper image, 16 x 13æ in. (40.6 x 35 cm.); sheet, 19 x 18 in. (48.3 x 45.7 cm.)
Executed in 1949.
$70,000-100,000
•94
Quiet Evening at Home
signed with interlocked initials 'Douglass/Crockwell' (lower right) oil on gessoed masonite
22æ x 25º in. (57.8 x 64.1 cm.)
Painted circa 1956.
$3,000-5,000
LYRICAL MODERNISM: THE COLLECTION OF LOIS & IRVIN COHEN
•95
Untitled (#2)
signed 'Byron Browne' (lower right) ink, watercolor and pencil on paper 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm.)
Executed circa 1936.
$1,000-1,500
LYRICAL MODERNISM: THE COLLECTION OF LOIS & IRVIN COHEN
•96
New York 2/36
signed and inscribed 'Biederman 2/36' (on the reverse) gouache and pencil on paper image, 19Ω x 13º in. (49.5 x 33.7 cm.); sheet, 23æ x 17æ in. (60.3 x 45.1 cm.)
Executed in 1936.
$5,000-7,000
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTOR
•97
Entering the Path of the Heavenly Bodies
signed 'Drewes' (lower right)—dated '45' with artist's device (on the reverse) oil on canvas
36 x 40 in. (91.4 x 101.6 cm.)
Painted in 1945.
$7,000-10,000
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTOR
•98
Untitled oil on canvas
22 x 29 in. (55.9 x 73.7 cm.)
Painted circa 1936.
$7,000-10,000
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTOR
•99
Abstract Composition
signed 'Scarlett.' (lower left)—signed again (on the reverse) oil on canvas
37 x 50 in. (94 x 127 cm.)
$7,000-10,000
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTOR
•100
Autumn Flow (Landscape)
signed 'G. Kamrowski' (upper right) oil on canvas
48 x 36 in. (121.9 x 91.4 cm.)
Painted in 1942.
$7,000-10,000
$70,000-90,000
Photographs, New York, Online Auction
Online Auction 23465
Thursday 3 April – Thursday 17 April
Contact: Rebecca Jones
Tel: +1 212-636-2567 rjones@christies.com
PRINTS AND MULTIPLES
Live Auction 23703
Tuesday 15 April at 5pm
Wednesday 16 April at 10am
Contact: Lindsay Griffith
Tel: +1 212-636-2284
lgriffith@christies.com
MODERN AMERICAN ART
Live Auction 23541
Thursday 17 April at 10am
Contact: Quincie Dixon
Tel: +1 212-636-2141
qdixon@christies.com
Thursday 10 April 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Friday 11 April 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 12 April 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday 13 April 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Monday 14 April 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Tuesday 15 April 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Wednesday 16 April 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
*Prints and Multiples exhibition closes at 5pm on 15 March
3–17 April
THE RAYMOND E. KASSAR COLLECTION
Eleonora Duse, 1904
gum-bichromate print, mounted on original board signed and dated in roman numerals in yellow pencil (recto); signed and annotated in pencil (mount, verso); annotated 'Eleanore Duse / "Gum Print" (1904) / by Eduard J. Steichen / Very rare print / Exhibited [crossed out] / Return to Alfred Stieglitz 60 E. 65th ST., N.Y.City' by Alfred Stieglitz in ink (on original frame backing paper)
image/sheet/flush mount: 14 x 11 in. (35.7 x 28 cm.)
$100,000-150,000
Trolley - New Orleans, 1955
gelatin silver print, printed 1986 signed, titled and dated in ink (margin)
image: 6 x 9º in. (15.2 x 23.5 cm.)
sheet: 10º x 13º in. (26 x 33.7 cm.)
$60,000-80,000
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTION
Maroon Bells, near Aspen, Colorado, 1951
gelatin silver print, mounted on board, printed 1974 for Portfolio VI
signed and numbered 'VI-3 69/110' in pencil (mount, recto); with photographer’s portfolio stamp (mount, verso)
image/sheet: 15¡ x 19º in. (39.1 x 48.9 cm.)
mount: 22¡ X 26æ in. (56.8 x 67.9 cm.)
This work is number sixty-nine from an edition of 110 and plate three from Portfolio VI (New York: Parasol Press, Ltd, 1974).
$60,000-80,000
After-Dinner Games, New York, 1947
dye transfer print, flush-mounted on aluminum, printed 1959–1960
signed, titled and dated [with print date] with stamped photographer's copyright credit, Condé Nast Publications reproduction limitation and edition information in ink (flush mount, verso)
image/sheet/flush mount: 37 x 31Ω in. (94 x 80 cm.)
This work is from an edition of thirteen.
$50,000-70,000
15–16 April
Dempsey and Firpo
lithograph, on Basingwerk Parchment paper, 1923-1924, signed and titled in pencil, inscribed 'Bolton Brown. imp.' by the printer, the edition was 103
Image: 18 x 22º in. (457 x 565 mm.)
Sheet: 22¬ x 25√ in. (575 x 657 mm.)
$20,000-30,000
THE MEL & MARTHA HOROWITZ COLLECTION
Flag I
lithograph, on Arches paper, 1960, signed, dated and dedicated 'For Hook' in pencil, annotated 'Artist's Proof' (one of six artist's proofs aside from the edition of 35), published by Universal Limited Art Editions, West Islip, New York
Image: 17¡ x 26¿ in. (441 x 663 mm.)
Sheet: 22º x 30 in. (565 x 762 mm.)
$60,000-80,000
These Conditions of Sale and the Important Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice set out the terms on which we offer the lots listed in this catalogue for sale. By registering to bid and/or by bidding at auction you agree to these terms, so you should read them carefully before doing so. You will find a glossary at the end explaining the meaning of the words and expressions coloured in bold. As well as these Conditions of Sale, lots in which we offer Non-Fungible Tokens are governed by the Additional Conditions of Sale – Non-Fungible Tokens, which are available in Appendix A herein. For the sale of Non-Fungible Tokens, to the extent there is a conflict between the “New York Conditions of Sale Buying at Christie’s” and “Additional Conditions of Sale – Non-Fungible Tokens”, the latter controls.
Unless we own a lot in whole or in part (Δ symbol), Christie’s acts as agent for the seller.
A BEFORE THE SALE
1 DESCRIPTION OF LOTS
(a)Certain words used in the catalogue description have special meanings. You can find details of these on the page headed “Important Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice” which forms part of these terms. You can find a key to the Symbols found next to certain catalogue entries under the section of the catalogue called “Symbols Used in this Catalogue”.
(b)Our description of any lot in the catalogue, any condition report and any other statement made by us (whether orally or in writing) about any lot, including about its nature or condition, artist, period, materials, approximate dimensions, or provenance are our opinion and not to be relied upon as a statement of fact. We do not carry out in-depth research of the sort carried out by professional historians and scholars. All dimensions and weights are approximate only.
2 OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR DESCRIPTION OF LOTS
We do not provide any guarantee in relation to the nature of a lot apart from our authenticity warranty contained in paragraph E2 and to the extent provided in paragraph I below.
3 CONDITION
(a)The condition of lots sold in our auctions can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. Their nature means that they will rarely be in perfect condition Lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the sale, without any representation or warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to condition by Christie’s or by the seller.
(b)Any reference to condition in a catalogue entry or in a condition report will not amount to a full description of condition, and images may not show a lot clearly. Colours and shades may look different in print or on screen to how they look on physical inspection. Condition reports may be available to help you evaluate the condition of a lot Condition reports are provided free of charge as a convenience to our buyers and are for guidance only. They offer our opinion but they may not refer to all faults, inherent defects, restoration, alteration or adaptation because our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. For that reason condition reports are not an alternative to examining a lot in person or seeking your own professional advice. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have requested, received and considered any condition report.
(a)If you are planning to bid on a lot, you should inspect it personally or through a knowledgeable representative before you make a bid to make sure that you accept the description and its condition. We recommend you get your own advice from a restorer or other professional adviser.
(b)Pre-auction viewings are open to the public free of charge. Our specialists may be available to answer questions at preauction viewings or by appointment.
5 ESTIMATES
Estimates are based on the condition, rarity, quality and provenance of the lots and on prices recently paid at auction for similar property. Estimates can change. Neither you, nor anyone else, may rely on any estimates as a prediction or guarantee of the actual selling price of a lot or its value for any other purpose. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or any applicable taxes.
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Christie’s may, at its option, withdraw any lot from auction at any time prior to or during the sale of the lot. Christie’s has no liability to you for any decision to withdraw.
(a)Coloured gemstones (such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds) may have been treated to improve their look, through methods such as heating and oiling. These methods are accepted by the international jewellery trade but may make the gemstone less strong and/or require special care over time.
(b)It will not be apparent to us whether a diamond is naturally or synthetically formed unless it has been tested by a gemmological laboratory. Where the diamond has been tested, a gemmological report will be available.
(c) All types of gemstones may have been improved by some method. You may request a gemmological report for any item which does not have a report if the request is made to us at least three weeks before the date of the auction and you pay the fee for the report.
(d)Certain weights in the catalogue description are provided for guidance purposes only as they have been estimated through measurement and, as such, should not be relied upon as exact.
(e) We do not obtain a gemmological report for every gemstone sold in our auctions. Where we do get gemmological reports from internationally accepted gemmological laboratories, such reports will be described in the catalogue. Reports from American gemmological laboratories will describe any improvement or treatment to the gemstone. Reports from European gemmological laboratories will describe any improvement or treatment only if we request that they do so, but will confirm when no improvement or treatment has been made. Because of differences in approach and technology, laboratories may not agree whether a particular gemstone has been treated, the amount of treatment, or whether treatment is permanent. The gemmological laboratories will only report on the improvements or treatments known to the laboratories at the date of the report. We do not guarantee nor are we responsible for any report or certificate from a gemmological laboratory that may accompany a lot
(f)For jewellery sales, estimates are based on the information in any gemmological report, or if no report is available, assume that the gemstones may have been treated or enhanced.
(a)Almost all clocks and watches are repaired in their lifetime and may include parts which are not original. We do not give a warranty that any individual component part of any watch is authentic. Watchbands described as “associated” are not part of the original watch and may not be authentic. Clocks may be sold without pendulums, weights or keys.
(b)As collectors’ watches often have very fine and complex mechanisms, you are responsible for any general service, change of battery, or further repair work that may be necessary. We do not give a warranty that any watch is in good working order. Certificates are not available unless described in the catalogue.
(c)Most wristwatches have been opened to find out the type and quality of movement. For that reason, wristwatches with water resistant cases may not be waterproof and we recommend you have them checked by a competent watchmaker before use.
Important information about the sale, transport and shipping of watches and watchbands can be found in paragraph H2(f).
(a)If this is your first time bidding at Christie’s or you are a returning bidder who has not bought anything from any of our salerooms within the last two years you must register at least 48 hours before an auction begins to give us enough time to process and approve your registration. We may, at our option, decline to permit you to register as a bidder. You will be asked for the following:
(i)for individuals: Photo identification (driver’s licence, national identity card, or passport) and, if not shown on the ID document, proof of your current address (for example, a current utility bill or bank statement);
(ii)for corporate clients: Your Certificate of Incorporation or equivalent document(s) showing your name and registered address together with documentary proof of directors and beneficial owners; and
(iii)for trusts, partnerships, offshore companies and other business structures, please contact us in advance to discuss our requirements.
(b)We may also ask you to give us a financial reference and/or a deposit as a condition of allowing you to bid. For help, please contact our Client Services Department at +1 212-636-2000.
As described in paragraph B(1) above, we may at our option ask you for current identification, a financial reference, or a deposit as a condition of allowing you to bid. If you have not bought anything from any of our salerooms within the last two years or if you want to spend more than on previous occasions, please contact our Client Services Department at +1 212-636-2000.
3 IF YOU FAILTO PROVIDE THE RIGHT DOCUMENTS
If in our opinion you do not satisfy our bidder identification and registration procedures including, but not limited to completing any anti-money laundering and/or anti-terrorism financing checks we may require to our satisfaction, we may refuse to register you to bid, and if you make a successful bid, we may cancel the contract for sale between you and the seller.
4 BIDDING ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON
If you are bidding on behalf of another person, that person will need to complete the registration requirements above before you can bid and supply a signed letter authorising you to bid for him/ her. A bidder accepts personal liability to pay the purchase price and all other sums due unless it has been agreed in writing with Christie’s, before commencement of the auction, that the bidder is acting as an agent on behalf of a named third party acceptable to Christie’s and that Christie’s will only seek payment from the named third party.
5 BIDDING IN PERSON
If you wish to bid in the saleroom you must register for a numbered bidding paddle at least 30 minutes before the auction. You may register online at www.christies.com or in person. For help, please contact the Client Service Department on +1 212-636-2000.
6 BIDDING SERVICES
The bidding services described below are a free service offered as a convenience to our clients and Christie’s is not responsible for any error (human or otherwise), omission, or breakdown in providing these services.
(a) Phone Bids
Your request for this service must be made no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. We will accept bids by telephone for lots only if our staff are available to take the bids. If you need to bid in a language other than in English, you must arrange this well before the auction. We may record telephone bids. By bidding on the telephone, you are agreeing to us recording your conversations. You also agree that your telephone bids are governed by these Conditions of Sale.
(b) Internet Bids on Christie’s LIVE™
For certain auctions we will accept bids over the Internet. For more information, please visit https://www.christies.com/ buying-services/buying-guide/register-and-bid/. As well as these Conditions of Sale, internet bids are governed by the Christie’s LIVE™ Terms of Use which are available at https:// www.christies.com/LiveBidding/OnlineTermsOfUse.aspx
(c) Written Bids
You can find a Written Bid Form at any Christie’s office, or by choosing the sale and viewing the lots online at www. christies.com. We must receive your completed Written Bid at least 24 hours before the auction. Bids must be placed in the currency of the saleroom. The auctioneer will take reasonable steps to carry out written bids at the lowest possible price, taking into account the reserve. If you make a written bid on a lot which does not have a reserve and there is no higher bid than yours, we will bid on your behalf at around 50% of the low estimate or, if lower, the amount of your bid. If we receive written bids on a lot for identical amounts, and at the auction these are the highest bids on the lot, we will sell the lot to the bidder whose written bid we received first.
1 WHO CAN ENTER THE
We may, at our option, refuse admission to our premises or decline to permit participation in any auction or to reject any bid.
2 RESERVES
Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are subject to a reserve. We identify lots that are offered without a reserve with the symbol • next to the lot number. The reserve cannot be more than the lot’s low estimate, unless the lot is subject to a third party guarantee and the irrevocable bid exceeds the printed low estimate. In that case, the reserve will be set at the amount of the irrevocable bid. Lots which are subject to a third party guarantee arrangement are identified in the catalogue with the symbol °◆
The auctioneer can at their sole option:
(a)refuse any bid;
(b)move the bidding backwards or forwards in any way they may decide, or change the order of the lots;
(c)withdraw any lot;
(d)divide any lot or combine any two or more lots;
(e)reopen or continue the bidding even after the hammer has fallen; and
(f)in the case of error or dispute related to bidding and whether during or after the auction, continue the bidding, determine the successful bidder, cancel the sale of the lot, or reoffer and resell any lot. If you believe that the auctioneer has accepted the successful bid in error, you must provide a written notice detailing your claim within 3 business days of the date of the auction. The auctioneer will consider such claim in good faith. If the auctioneer, in the exercise of their discretion under this paragraph, decides after the auction is complete, to cancel the sale of a lot, or reoffer and resell a lot, they will notify the successful bidder no later than by the end of the 7th calendar day following the date of the auction. The auctioneer’s decision in exercise of this discretion is final. This paragraph does not in any way prejudice Christie’s ability to cancel the sale of a lot under any other applicable provision of these Conditions of Sale, including the rights of cancellation set forth in paragraphs B(3), E(2)(i), F(4), and J(1).
4 BIDDING
The auctioneer accepts bids from:
(a)bidders in the saleroom;
(b)telephone bidders;
(c)internet bidders through Christie’s LIVE™ (as shown above in paragraph B6); and
(d)written bids (also known as absentee bids or commission bids) left with us by a bidder before the auction.
5 BIDDING ON BEHALF OF THE SELLER
The auctioneer may, at their sole option, bid on behalf of the seller up to but not including the amount of the reserve either by making consecutive bids or by making bids in response to other bidders. The auctioneer will not identify these as bids made on behalf of the seller and will not make any bid on behalf of the seller at or above the reserve. If lots are offered without reserve, the auctioneer will generally decide to open the bidding at 50% of the low estimate for the lot. If no bid is made at that level, the auctioneer may decide to go backwards at their sole option until a bid is made, and then continue up from that amount. In the event that there are no bids on a lot, the auctioneer may deem such lot unsold.
6 BID INCREMENTS
Bidding generally starts below the low estimate and increases in steps (bid increments). The auctioneer will decide at their sole option where the bidding should start and the bid increments.
7 CURRENCY CONVERTER
The saleroom video screens (and Christies LIVE™) may show bids in some other major currencies as well as US dollars. Any conversion is for guidance only and we cannot be bound by any rate of exchange used. Christie’s is not responsible for any error (human or otherwise), omission or breakdown in providing these services.
8 SUCCESSFUL BIDS
Unless the auctioneer decides to use their discretion as set out in paragraph C3 above, when the auctioneer’s hammer strikes, we have accepted the last bid. This means a contract for sale has been formed between the seller and the successful bidder. We will issue an invoice only to the registered bidder who made the successful bid. While we send out invoices by mail and/or email after the auction, we do not accept responsibility for telling you whether or not your bid was successful. If you have bid by written bid, you should contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possible after the auction to get details of the outcome of your bid to avoid having to pay unnecessary storage charges.
You agree that when bidding in any of our sales that you will strictly comply with all local laws and regulations in force at the time of the sale for the relevant sale site.
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In addition to the hammer price, the successful bidder agrees to pay us a buyer’s premium on the hammer price of each lot sold. On all lots we charge 26% of the hammer price up to and including US$1,000,000, 21.0% on that part of the hammer price over US$1,000,000 and up to and including US$6,000,000, and 15.0% of that part of the hammer price above US$6,000,000.
The successful bidder is responsible for any applicable taxes including any sales or use tax or equivalent tax wherever such taxes may arise on the hammer price, the buyer’s premium, and/ or any other charges related to the lot
For lots Christie’s ships to or within the United States, a sales or use tax may be due on the hammer price, buyer’s premium, and/or any other charges related to the lot, regardless of the nationality or citizenship of the successful bidder. Christie’s will collect sales tax where legally required. The applicable sales tax rate will be determined based upon the state, county, or locale to which the lot will be shipped. Christie’s shall collect New York sales tax at a rate of 8.875% for any lot collected from Christie’s in New York.
In accordance with New York law, if Christie’s arranges the shipment of a lot out of New York State, New York sales tax does not apply, although sales tax or other applicable taxes for other states may apply. If you hire a shipper (other than a common carrier authorized by Christie’s), to collect the lot from a Christie’s New York location, Christie’s must collect New York sales tax on the lot at a rate of 8.875% regardless of the ultimate destination of the lot
If Christie’s delivers the lot to, or the lot is collected by, any framer, restorer or other similar service provider in New York that you have hired, New York law considers the lot delivered to the successful bidder in New York and New York sales tax must be imposed regardless of the ultimate destination of the lot. In this circumstance, New York sales tax will apply to the lot even if Christie’s or a common carrier (authorized by Christie’s that you hire) subsequently delivers the lot outside New York.
Successful bidders claiming an exemption from sales tax must provide appropriate documentation to Christie’s prior to the release of the lot or within 90 days after the sale, whichever is earlier. For shipments to those states for which Christie’s is not required to collect sales tax, a successful bidder may have a use or similar tax obligation. It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to pay all taxes due. Christie’s recommends you consult your own independent tax advisor with any questions.
For each lot, the seller gives a warranty that the seller:
(a)is the owner of the lot or a joint owner of the lot acting with the permission of the other co-owners or, if the seller is not the owner or a joint owner of the lot, has the permission of the owner to sell the lot, or the right to do so in law; and (b)has the right to transfer ownership of the lot to the buyer without any restrictions or claims by anyone else.
(c)If either of the above warranties are incorrect, the seller shall not have to pay more than the purchase price (as defined in paragraph F1(a) below) paid by you to us. The seller will not be responsible to you for any reason for loss of profits or business, expected savings, loss of opportunity or interest, costs, damages, other damages or expenses. The seller gives no warranty in relation to any lot other than as set out above and, as far as the seller is allowed by law, all warranties from the seller to you, and all other obligations upon the seller which may be added to this agreement by law, are excluded.
We warrant, subject to the terms below, that the lots in our sales are authentic (our “authenticity warranty”). If, within 5 years of the date of the auction, you give notice to us that your lot is not authentic, subject to the terms below, we will refund the purchase price paid by you. The meaning of authentic can be found in the glossary at the end of these Conditions of Sale. The terms of the authenticity warranty are as follows:
(a)It will be honored for claims notified within a period of 5 years from the date of the auction. After such time, we will not be obligated to honor the authenticity warranty
(b)It is given only for information shown in UPPERCASE type in the first line of the catalogue description (the “Heading”). It does not apply to any information other than in the Heading even if shown in UPPERCASE type
(c)The authenticity warranty does not apply to any Heading or part of a Heading which is qualified Qualified means limited by a clarification in a lot’s catalogue description or by the use in a Heading of one of the terms listed in the section titled Qualified Headings on the page of the catalogue headed “Important Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice”. For example, use of the term “ATTRIBUTED TO…” in a Heading means that the lot is in Christie’s opinion probably a work by the named artist but no warranty is provided that the lot is the work of the named artist. Please read the full list of Qualified Headings and a lot’s full catalogue description before bidding.
(d)The authenticity warranty applies to the Heading as amended by any Saleroom notice
(e)The authenticity warranty does not apply where scholarship has developed since the auction leading to a change in generally accepted opinion. Further, it does not apply if the Heading either matched the generally accepted opinion of experts at the date of the auction or drew attention to any conflict of opinion.
(f)The authenticity warranty does not apply if the lot can only be shown not to be authentic by a scientific process which, on the date we published the catalogue, was not available or generally accepted for use, or which was unreasonably expensive or impractical, or which was likely to have damaged the lot
(g)The benefit of the authenticity warranty is only available to the original buyer shown on the invoice for the lot issued at the time of the sale and only if on the date of the notice of claim, the original buyer is the full owner of the lot and the lot is free from any claim, interest or restriction by anyone else. The benefit of this authenticity warranty may not be transferred to anyone else.
(h)In order to claim under the authenticity warranty you must: (i)give us written notice of your claim within 5 years of the date of the auction. We may require full details and supporting evidence of any such claim;
(ii)at Christie’s option, we may require you to provide the written opinions of two recognised experts in the field of the lot mutually agreed by you and us in advance confirming that the lot is not authentic. If we have any doubts, we reserve the right to obtain additional opinions at our expense; and
(iii) return the lot at your expense to the saleroom from which you bought it in the condition it was in at the time of sale.
(i)Your only right under this authenticity warranty is to cancel the sale and receive a refund of the purchase price paid by you to us. We will not, under any circumstances, be required to pay you more than the purchase price nor will we be liable for any loss of profits or business, loss of opportunity or value, expected savings or interest, costs, damages, other damages or expenses.
(j) Books. Where the lot is a book, we give an additional warranty for 21 days from the date of the auction that if any lot is defective in text or illustration, we will refund your purchase price, subject to the following terms:
(a) This additional warranty does not apply to:
(i)the absence of blanks, half titles, tissue guards or advertisements, damage in respect of bindings, stains, spotting, marginal tears or other defects not affecting completeness of the text or illustration;
(ii)drawings, autographs, letters or manuscripts, signed photographs, music, atlases, maps or periodicals;
(iii)books not identified by title;
(iv) lots sold without a printed estimate;
(v)books which are described in the catalogue as sold not subject to return; or
(vi)defects stated in any condition report or announced at the time of sale.
(b) To make a claim under this paragraph you must give written details of the defect and return the lot to the sale room at which you bought it in the same condition as at the time of sale, within 21 days of the date of the sale.
(k) South East Asian Modern and Contemporary Art and Chinese Calligraphy and Painting.
In these categories, the authenticity warranty does not apply because current scholarship does not permit the making of definitive statements. Christie’s does, however, agree to cancel a sale in either of these two categories of art where it has been proven the lot is a forgery. Christie’s will refund to the original buyer the purchase price in accordance with the terms of Christie’s Authenticity warranty, provided that the original buyer notifies us with full supporting evidence documenting the forgery claim within twelve (12) months of the date of the auction. Such evidence must be satisfactory to us that the property is a forgery in accordance with paragraph E2(h)(ii) above and the property must be returned to us in accordance with paragraph E2(h)(iii) above. Paragraphs E2(b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) and (i) also apply to a claim under these categories.
(l) Chinese, Japanese and Korean artefacts (excluding Chinese, Japanese and Korean calligraphy, paintings, prints, drawings and jewellery).
In these categories, paragraph E2 (b) – (e) above shall be amended so that where no maker or artist is identified, the authenticity warranty is given not only for the Heading but also for information regarding date or period shown in UPPERCASE type in the second line of the catalogue description (the “Subheading”). Accordingly, all references to the Heading in paragraph E2 (b) – (e) above shall be read as references to both the Heading and the Subheading
3 NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPHS E1 AND E2 ABOVE, NEITHER THE SELLER NOR THE CHRISTIE’S GROUP MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITH RESPECT TO THE LOT, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EACH OF WHICH IS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
4 YOUR WARRANTIES
(a)You warrant that the funds used for settlement are not connected with any criminal activity, including tax evasion, and you are neither under investigation, nor have you been charged with or convicted of money laundering, terrorist activities or other crimes.
(b)Where you are bidding on behalf of another person, you warrant that:
(i)you have conducted appropriate customer due diligence on the ultimate buyer(s) of the lot(s) in accordance with all applicable anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, consent to us relying on this due diligence, and you will retain for a period of not less than 5 years the documentation evidencing the due diligence. You will make such documentation promptly available for immediate inspection by an independent third-party auditor upon our written request to do so;
(ii)the arrangements between you and the ultimate buyer(s) in relation to the lot or otherwise do not, in whole or in part, facilitate tax crimes;
(iii)you do not know, and have no reason to suspect, that the funds used for settlement are connected with, the proceeds of any criminal activity, including tax evasion, or that the ultimate buyer(s) are under investigation, or have been charged with or convicted of money laundering, terrorist activities or other crimes.
(a)Immediately following the auction, you must pay the purchase price being:
(i)the hammer price; and
(ii)the buyer’s premium; and
(iii)any applicable duties, goods, sales, use, compensating or service tax, or VAT.
Payment is due no later than by the end of the 7th calendar day following the date of the auction (the “due date”).
(b)We will only accept payment from the registered bidder. Once issued, we cannot change the buyer’s name on an invoice or re-issue the invoice in a different name. You must pay immediately even if you want to export the lot and you need an export licence.
(c)You must pay for lots bought at Christie’s in the United States in the currency stated on the invoice in one of the following ways:
(i) Wire transfer
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 270 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017; ABA# 021000021; FBO: Christie’s Inc.; Account # 957-107978, for international transfers, SWIFT: CHASUS33.
(ii) Credit Card
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and China Union Pay. Credit card payments at the New York premises will only be accepted for New York sales. Christie’s will not accept credit card payments for purchases in any other sale site.
(iii) Cash
We accept cash payments (including money orders and traveller’s checks) subject to a maximum global aggregate of US$7,500 per buyer.
(iv) Bank Checks
You must make these payable to Christie’s Inc. and there may be conditions. Once we have deposited your check, property cannot be released until five business days have passed.
(v) Checks
You must make checks payable to Christie’s Inc. and they must be drawn from US dollar accounts from a US bank.
(vi) Cryptocurrency
With the exception of clients resident in Mainland China, payment for a lot marked with the symbol ❖ may be made in a cryptocurrency or cryptocurrencies of our choosing. Such cryptocurrency payments must be made in accordance with the Additional Conditions of Sale - Nonfungible Tokens set out at Appendix A to these Conditions of Sale.
(d)You must quote the sale number, your invoice number and client number when making a payment. All payments sent by post must be sent to:
Christie’s Inc. Post-Sale Services, 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10020.
(e)For more information please contact our Post-Sale Services by phone at +1 212 636 2650 or fax at +1 212 636 4939 or email PostSaleUS@christies.com.
You will not own the lot and ownership of the lot will not pass to you until we have received full and clear payment of the purchase price, even in circumstances where we have released the lot to you.
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The risk in and responsibility for the lot will transfer to you from whichever is the earlier of the following:
(a)When you collect the lot; or
(b)At the end of the 30th day following the date of the auction or, if earlier, the date the lot is taken into care by a third party warehouse as set out on the page headed ‘Storage and Collection’, unless we have agreed otherwise with you.
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(a)If you fail to pay us the purchase price in full by the due date, we will be entitled to do one or more of the following (as well as enforce our rights under paragraph F5 and any other rights or remedies we have by law):
(i)we can charge interest from the due date at a rate of up to 1.34% per month on the unpaid amount due;
(ii)we can cancel the sale of the lot. If we do this, we may sell the lot again, publicly or privately on such terms we shall think necessary or appropriate, in which case you must pay us any shortfall between the purchase price and the proceeds from the resale. You must also pay all costs, expenses, losses, damages and legal fees we have to pay or may suffer and any shortfall in the seller’s commission on the resale;
(iii)we can pay the seller an amount up to the net proceeds payable in respect of the amount bid by your default in which case you acknowledge and understand that Christie’s will have all of the rights of the seller to pursue you for such amounts;
(iv)we can hold you legally responsible for the purchase price and may begin legal proceedings to recover it together with other losses, interest, legal fees and costs as far as we are allowed by law;
(v)we can take what you owe us from any amounts which we or any company in the Christie’s Group may owe you (including any deposit or other part-payment which you have paid to us);
(vi)we can, at our option, reveal your identity and contact details to the seller;
(vii)we can reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the buyer or to obtain a deposit from the buyer before accepting any bids;
(viii)we can exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any property in our possession owned by you, whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way as permitted by the law of the place where such property is located. You will be deemed to have granted such security to us and we may retain such property as collateral security for your obligations to us; and
(ix)we can take any other action we see necessary or appropriate.
(b)If you owe money to us or to another Christie’s Group company, we can use any amount you do pay, including any deposit or other part-payment you have made to us, or which we owe you, to pay off any amount you owe to us or another Christie’s Group company for any transaction.
If you owe money to us or to another Christie’s Group company, as well as the rights set out in F4 above, we can use or deal with any of your property we hold or which is held by another Christie’s Group company in any way we are allowed to by law. We will only release your property to you after you pay us or the relevant Christie’s Group company in full for what you owe. However, if we choose, we can also sell your property in any way we think appropriate. We will use the proceeds of the sale against any amounts you owe us and we will pay any amount left from that sale to you. If there is a shortfall, you must pay us any difference between the amount we have received from the sale and the amount you owe us.
(a)You must collect purchased lots within seven days from the auction (but note that lots will not be released to you until you have made full and clear payment of all amounts due to us).
(b)If you do not collect any lot within 90 days following the auction we may, at our option
(i)charge you storage costs at the rates set out at www. christies.com/en/help/buying-guide/storage-fees
(ii)move the lot to another Christie’s location or an affiliate or third-party warehouse and charge you transport costs and administration fees for doing so and you will be subject to the third party storage warehouse’s standard terms and to pay for their standard fees and costs.
(iii)sell the lot in any commercially reasonable way we think appropriate.
(c)The Storage conditions which can be found at www.christies. com/en/help/buying-guide/storage-conditions will apply.
(d)If you do not collect the lot within 90 calendar days of the auction and Christie’s exercises its rights under paragraph G(b) above, the lot will be deemed delivered in New York and therefore subject to New York state and local sales tax.
(e)Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit our rights under paragraph F4.
We would be happy to assist in making shipping arrangements on request. You must make all transport and shipping arrangements. However, we can arrange to pack, transport, and ship your property if you ask us to and pay the costs of doing so. We recommend that you ask us for an estimate, especially for any large items or items of high value that need professional packing. We may also suggest other handlers, packers, transporters, or experts if you ask us to do so. For more information, please contact Christie’s Post-Sale Services at +1 212 636 2650. See the information set out at https://www.christies.com/buyingservices/buying-guide/ship/ or contact us at PostSaleUS@ christies.com. We will take reasonable care when we are handling, packing, transporting, and shipping. However, if we recommend another company for any of these purposes, we are not responsible for their acts, failure to act, or neglect.
Any lot sold at auction may be affected by laws on exports from the country in which it is sold and the import restrictions of other countries. Many countries require a declaration of export for property leaving the country and/or an import declaration on entry of property into the country. Local laws may prevent you from importing a lot or may prevent you selling a lot in the country you import it into.
(a)You alone are responsible for getting advice about and meeting the requirements of any laws or regulations which apply to exporting or importing any lot prior to bidding. If you are refused a licence or there is a delay in getting one, you must still pay us in full for the lot. We may be able to help you apply for the appropriate licences if you ask us to and pay our fee for doing so. However, we cannot guarantee that you will get one. For more information, please contact Christie’s Post-Sale Services Department at +1 212 636 2650 and PostSaleUS@christies.com.
See the information set out at https://www.christies. com/buying-services/buying-guide/ship/ or contact us at PostSaleUS@christies.com.
(b)You alone are responsible for any applicable taxes, tariffs or other government-imposed charges relating to the export or import of the lot. If Christie’s exports or imports the lot on your behalf, and if Christie’s pays these applicable taxes, tariffs or other government-imposed charges, you agree to refund that amount to Christie’s.
(c) Endangered and protected species
Lots made of or including (regardless of the percentage) endangered and other protected species of wildlife are marked with the symbol ~ in the catalogue. This material includes, among other things, ivory, tortoiseshell, whalebone, certain species of coral, Brazilian rosewood, crocodile, alligator and ostrich skins. You should check the relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding on any lot containing wildlife material if you plan to export the lot from the country in which the lot is sold and import it into another country as a licence may be required. In some cases, the lot can only be shipped with an independent scientific confirmation of species and/or age and you will need to obtain these at your own cost. Several countries have imposed restrictions on dealing in elephant ivory, ranging from a total ban on importing African elephant ivory in the United States to importing, exporting and selling under strict measures in other countries. Handbags containing endangered or protected species material are marked with the symbol ≈ and further information can be found in paragraph H2(h) below. We will not be obliged to cancel your purchase and refund
the purchase price if your lot may not be exported, imported or it is seized for any reason by a government authority. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations relating to the export or import of property containing such protected or regulated material.
(d) Lots containing Ivory or materials resembling ivory
If a lot contains elephant ivory, or any other wildlife material that could be confused with elephant ivory (for example, mammoth ivory, walrus ivory, helmeted hornbill ivory) you may be prevented from exporting the lot from the US or shipping it between US States without first confirming its species by way of a rigorous scientific test acceptable to the applicable Fish and Wildlife authorities. You will buy that lot at your own risk and be responsible for any scientific test or other reports required for export from the USA or between US States at your own cost. We will not be obliged to cancel your purchase and refund the purchase price if your lot may not be exported, imported or shipped between US States, or it is seized for any reason by a government authority. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations relating to interstate shipping, export or import of property containing such protected or regulated material.
(e) Lots of Iranian origin
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase, export and/or import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (works that are not by a recognized artist and/ or that have a function, (for example: carpets, bowls, ewers, tiles, ornamental boxes). For example, the USA prohibits the import and export of this type of property without a license issued by the US Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Other countries, such as Canada, only permit the import of this property in certain circumstances. As a convenience to buyers, Christie’s indicates under the title of a lot if the lot originates from Iran (Persia). It is your responsibility to ensure you do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to you.
(f) Gold
Gold of less than 18ct does not qualify in all countries as ‘gold’ and may be refused import into those countries as ‘gold’.
(g) Watches
Many of the watches offered for sale in this catalogue are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These lots are marked with the symbol Ψ in the catalogue. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot
(h)Handbags
A lot marked with the symbol ≈ next to the lot number includes endangered or protected species material and is subject to CITES regulations. This lot may only be shipped to an address within the country of the sale site or personally picked up from our saleroom. Please note, Christie’s cannot facilitate the shipment of any lot containing python, alligator or crocodile into the State of California.
The term “hardware” refers to the metallic parts of the handbag, such as the buckle hardware, base studs, lock and keys and/or strap, which are plated with a coloured finish (e.g. gold, silver, palladium). The terms “Gold Hardware”, “Silver Hardware”, “Palladium Hardware”, etc. refer to the tone or colour of the hardware and not the actual material used. If the handbag incorporates solid metal hardware, this will be referenced in the catalogue description
For all symbols and other markings referred to in paragraph H2, please note that lots are marked as a convenience to you, but we do not accept liability for errors or for failing to mark lots
I OUR LIABILITYTO YOU
(a)We give no warranty in relation to any statement made, or information given, by us or our representatives or employees, about any lot other than as set out in the authenticity warranty and, as far as we are allowed by law, all warranties and other terms which may be added to this agreement by law are excluded. The seller’s warranties contained in paragraph E1 are their own and we do not have any liability to you in relation to those warranties.
(b)(i) We are not responsible to you for any reason (whether for breaking this agreement or any other matter relating to your purchase of, or bid for, any lot) other than in the event of fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation by us or other than as expressly set out in these conditions of sale; and (ii) we do not give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with
regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature, or historical relevance. Except as required by local law, any warranty of any kind is excluded by this paragraph.
(c)In particular, please be aware that our written and telephone bidding services, Christie’s LIVE™, condition reports, currency converter and saleroom video screens are free services and we are not responsible to you for any error (human or otherwise), omission or breakdown in these services.
(d)We have no responsibility to any person other than a buyer in connection with the purchase of any lot
(e)If, in spite of the terms in paragraphs I(a) to (d) or E2(i) above, we are found to be liable to you for any reason, we shall not have to pay more than the purchase price paid by you to us. We will not be responsible to you for any reason for loss of profits or business, loss of opportunity or value, expected savings or interest, costs, other damages, or expenses.
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In addition to the other rights of cancellation contained in this agreement, we can cancel a sale of a lot if : (i) any of your warranties in paragraph E4 are not correct; (ii) we reasonably believe that completing the transaction is, or may be, unlawful; or (iii) we reasonably believe that the sale places us or the seller under any liability to anyone else or may damage our reputation.
2 RECORDINGS
We may videotape and record proceedings at any auction. We will keep any personal information confidential, except to the extent disclosure is required by law. However, we may, through this process, use or share these recordings with another Christie’s Group company and marketing partners to analyse our customers and to help us to tailor our services for buyers. If you do not want to be videotaped, you may make arrangements to make a telephone or written bid or bid on Christie’s LIVE™ instead. Unless we agree otherwise in writing, you may not videotape or record proceedings at any auction.
3 COPYRIGHT
We own the copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for us relating to a lot (including the contents of our catalogues unless otherwise noted in the catalogue). You cannot use them without our prior written permission. We do not offer any guarantee that you will gain any copyright or other reproduction rights to the lot
4 ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT
If a court finds that any part of this agreement is not valid or is illegal or impossible to enforce, that part of the agreement will be treated as being deleted and the rest of this agreement will not be affected.
5 TRANSFERRING YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
You may not grant a security over or transfer your rights or responsibilities under these terms on the contract of sale with the buyer unless we have given our written permission. This agreement will be binding on your successors or estate and anyone who takes over your rights and responsibilities.
6 TRANSLATIONS
If we have provided a translation of this agreement, we will use this original version in deciding any issues or disputes which arise under this agreement.
7 PERSONAL INFORMATION
We will hold and process your personal information and may pass it to another Christie’s Group company for use as described in, and in line with, our privacy notice at www.christies.com/aboutus/contact/privacy and if you are a resident of California you can see a copy of our California Consumer Privacy Act statement at https://www.christies.com/about-us/contact/ccpa
8 WAIVER
No failure or delay to exercise any right or remedy provided under these Conditions of Sale shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
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This agreement, and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with this agreement, or any other rights you may have relating to the purchase of a lot (the “Dispute”) will be governed by the laws of New York. Before we or you start any court proceedings (except in the limited circumstances where the dispute, controversy or claim is related to proceedings brought by someone else and this dispute could be joined to those proceedings), we agree we will each try to settle the Dispute by mediation submitted to JAMS, or its successor, for mediation in New York. If the Dispute is not settled by mediation within 60 days from the date when mediation is initiated, then the
Dispute shall be submitted to JAMS, or its successor, for final and binding arbitration in accordance with its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures or, if the Dispute involves a non-U.S. party, the JAMS International Arbitration Rules. The seat of the arbitration shall be New York and the arbitration shall be conducted by one arbitrator, who shall be appointed within 30 days after the initiation of the arbitration. The language used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The arbitrator shall order the production of documents only upon a showing that such documents are relevant and material to the outcome of the Dispute. The arbitration shall be confidential, except to the extent necessary to enforce a judgment or where disclosure is required by law. The arbitration award shall be final and binding on all parties involved. Judgment upon the award may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof or having jurisdiction over the relevant party or its assets. This arbitration and any proceedings conducted hereunder shall be governed by Title 9 (Arbitration) of the United States Code and by the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of June 10, 1958.
10 REPORTING ON WWW.CHRISTIES.COM
Details of all lots sold by us, including catalogue descriptions and prices, may be reported on www.christies.com. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees, or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits. We regret that we cannot agree to requests to remove these details from www.christies.com
K GLOSSARY
auctioneer: the individual auctioneer and/or Christie’s. authentic: a genuine example, rather than a copy or forgery of:
(i) the work of a particular artist, author or manufacturer, if the lot is described in the Heading as the work of that artist, author or manufacturer;
(ii) a work created within a particular period or culture, if the lot is described in the Heading as a work created during that period or culture;
(iii) a work for a particular origin source if the lot is described in the Heading as being of that origin or source; or
(iv) in the case of gems, a work which is made of a particular material, if the lot is described in the Heading as being made of that material.
authenticity warranty: the guarantee we give in this agreement that a lot is authentic as set out in paragraph E2 of this agreement.
buyer’s premium: the charge the buyer pays us along with the hammer price
catalogue description: the description of a lot in the catalogue for the auction, as amended by any saleroom notice
Christie’s Group: Christie’s International Plc, its subsidiaries and other companies within its corporate group.
condition: the physical condition of a lot
due date: has the meaning given to it paragraph F1(a).
estimate: the price range included in the catalogue or any saleroom notice within which we believe a lot may sell. Low estimate means the lower figure in the range and high estimate means the higher figure. The mid estimate is the midpoint between the two.
hammer price: the amount of the highest bid the auctioneer accepts for the sale of a lot
Heading: has the meaning given to it in paragraph E2. lot: an item to be offered at auction (or two or more items to be offered at auction as a group).
other damages: any special, consequential, incidental or indirect damages of any kind or any damages which fall within the meaning of ‘special’, ‘incidental’ or ‘consequential’ under local law. purchase price: has the meaning given to it in paragraph F1(a).
provenance: the ownership history of a lot
qualified: has the meaning given to it in paragraph E2 and Qualified Headings means the paragraph headed Qualified Headings on the page of the catalogue headed ‘Important Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice’.
reserve: the confidential amount below which we will not sell a lot
saleroom notice: a written notice posted next to the lot in the saleroom and on www.christies.com, which is also read to prospective telephone bidders and notified to clients who have left commission bids, or an announcement made by the auctioneer either at the beginning of the sale, or before a particular lot is auctioned.
subheading: has the meaning given to it in paragraph E2.
UPPER CASE type: means having all capital letters.
warranty: a statement or representation in which the person making it guarantees that the facts set out in it are correct.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
∆ Property in which Christie’s has an ownership or financial interest
From time to time, Christie’s may offer a lot in which Christie’s has an ownership interest or a financial interest. Such lot is identified in the catalogue with the symbol ∆ next to its lot number. Where Christie’s has an ownership or financial interest in every lot in the catalogue, Christie’s will not designate each lot with a symbol, but will state its interest in the front of the catalogue.
º Minimum Price Guarantees
On occasion, Christie’s has a direct financial interest in the outcome of the sale of certain lots consigned for sale. This will usually be where it has guaranteed to the Seller that whatever the outcome of the auction, the Seller will receive a minimum sale price for the lot. This is known as a minimum price guarantee. Where Christie’s holds such financial interest we identify such lots with the symbol º next to the lot number.
º ♦ Third Party Guarantees/Irrevocable bids
Where Christie’s has provided a Minimum Price Guarantee, it is at risk of making a loss, which can be significant if the lot fails to sell. Christie’s sometimes chooses to share that risk with a third party who agrees prior to the auction to place an irrevocable written bid on the lot. If there are no other higher bids, the third party commits to buy the lot at the level of their irrevocable written bid. In doing so, the third party takes on all or part of the risk of the lot not being sold. Lots which are subject to a third party guarantee arrangement are identified in the catalogue with the symbol º ♦
In most cases, Christie’s compensates the third party in exchange for accepting this risk. Where the third party is the successful bidder, the third party’s remuneration is based on a fixed financing fee. If the third party is not the successful bidder, the remuneration may either be based on a fixed fee or an amount calculated against the final hammer price. The third party may continue to bid for the lot above the irrevocable written bid.
Third party guarantors are required by us to disclose to anyone they are advising their financial interest in any lots they are guaranteeing. However, for the avoidance of any doubt, if you are advised by or bidding through an agent on a lot identified as being subject to a third party guarantee you should always ask your agent to confirm whether or not they have a financial interest in relation to the lot
∆ ♦ Property in which Christie’s has an interest and Third Party Guarantee/Irrevocable bid
Where Christie’s has a financial interest in a lot and the lot fails to sell, Christie’s is at risk of making a loss. As such, Christie’s may choose to share that risk with a third party whereby the third party contractually agrees, prior to the auction, to place an irrevocable written bid on the lot. Such lot is identified with the symbol ∆ ♦ next to the lot number.
Where the third party is the successful bidder on the lot, they will not receive compensation in exchange for accepting this risk. If the third party is not the successful bidder, Christie’s may compensate the third party. The third party is required by us to disclose to anyone they are advising of their financial interest in any lot in which Christie’s has a financial interest. If you are advised by or bidding through an agent on a lot in which Christie’s has a financial interest that is subject to a contractual written bid, you should always ask your agent to confirm whether or not they have a financial interest in relation to the lot ¤ Bidding by interested parties
When a party with a direct or indirect interest in the lot who may have knowledge of the lot’s reserve or other material information may be bidding on the lot, we will mark the lot with this symbol ¤. This interest can include beneficiaries of an estate that consigned the lot or a joint owner of a lot. Any interested party that successfully bids on a lot must comply with Christie’s Conditions of Sale, including paying the lot’s full buyer’s premium plus applicable taxes.
Post-catalogue notifications
If Christie’s enters into an arrangement or becomes aware of bidding that would have required a catalogue symbol, we will notify you by updating christies.com with the relevant information (time permitting) or otherwise by a pre-sale or prelot announcement.
Christie’s may enter into other arrangements not involving bids. These include arrangements where Christie’s has advanced money to consignors or prospective purchasers or where Christie’s has shared the risk of a guarantee with a partner without the partner being required to place an irrevocable written bid or otherwise participating in the bidding on the lot. Because such arrangements are unrelated to the bidding process they are not marked with a symbol in the catalogue.
Terms used in a catalogue or lot description have the meanings ascribed to them below. Please note that all statements in a catalogue or lot description as to authorship are made subject to the provisions of the Conditions of Sale, including the authenticity warranty. Our use of these expressions does not take account of the condition of the lot or of the extent of any restoration. Written condition reports are usually available on request.
A term and its definition listed under ‘Qualified Headings’ is a qualified statement as to authorship. While the use of this term is based upon careful study and represents the opinion of specialists, Christie’s and the consignor assume no risk, liability and responsibility for the authenticity of authorship of any lot in this catalogue described by this term, and the authenticity warranty shall not be available with respect to lots described using this term.
PICTURES, DRAWINGS, PRINTS AND MINIATURES
Name(s) or Recognised Designation of an artist without any qualification: in Christie’s opinion a work by the artist.
QUALIFIED HEADINGS
“Attributed to …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion probably a work by the artist in whole or in part.
“Studio of …”/“Workshop of …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the studio or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision.
“Circle of …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work of the period of the artist and showing his influence.
“Follower of… ”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil.
“Manner of… ”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the artist’s style but of a later date.
“After …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a copy (of any date) of a work of the artist.
“Signed …”/“Dated …”/ “Inscribed …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion the work has been signed/dated/inscribed by the artist.
“With signature …”/“With date …”/ “With inscription …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion the signature/ date/inscription appears to be by a hand other than that of the artist.
The date given for Old Master, Modern and Contemporary Prints is the date (or approximate date when prefixed with ‘circa’) on which the matrix was worked and not necessarily the date when the impression was printed or published.
CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART
When a piece is, in Christie’s opinion, of a certain period, reign or dynasty, its attribution appears in uppercase letters directly below the Heading of the description of the lot
e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL 18TH CENTURY
If the date, period or reign mark mentioned in uppercase letters after the bold type first line states that the mark is of the period, then in Christie’s opinion, the piece is of the date, period or reign of the mark.
e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1662-1722)
If no date, period or reign mark is mentioned in uppercase letters after the bold description, in Christie’s opinion it is of uncertain date or late manufacture.
e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
QUALIFIED HEADINGS
When a piece is, in Christie’s opinion, not of the period to which it would normally be attributed on stylistic grounds, this will be incorporated into the first line or the body of the text of the description.
e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE MING-STYLE BOWL; or
The Ming-style bowl is decorated with lotus scrolls…
In Christie’s qualified opinion this object most probably dates from Kangxi period but there remains the possibility that it may be dated differently.
e.g. KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND PROBABLY OF THE PERIOD
In Christie’s qualified opinion, this object could be dated to the Kangxi period but there is a strong element of doubt.
e.g. KANGXI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD
JEWELLERY
“Boucheron”: when maker’s name appears in the title, in Christie’s opinion it is by that maker.
“Mounted by Boucheron”: in Christie’s opinion the setting has been created by the jeweller using stones originally supplied by the jeweller’s client.
QUALIFIED HEADINGS
“Attributed to”: in Christie’s qualified opinion is probably a work by the jeweller/maker but no warranty is provided that the lot is the work of the named jeweller/maker.
Other information included in the catalogue description
“Signed Boucheron / Signature Boucheron”: in Christie’s qualified opinion has a signature by the jeweller.
“With maker’s mark for Boucheron”: in Christie’s qualified opinion has a mark denoting the maker.
Periods
Art Nouveau 1895-1910
Belle Epoque 1895-1914
Art Deco 1915-1935
Retro 1940s
WATCHES
Removal of Watch Batteries
A lot marked with the symbol ⊕ next to the lot number incorporates batteries which may be designated as “dangerous goods” under international laws and regulations governing the transport of goods by air freight. If a buyer requests shipment of the lot to a destination outside of the country in which the saleroom is located, the batteries will be removed and retained by us prior to shipment. If the lot is collected from the saleroom, the batteries will be made available for collection free of charge.
FABERGÉ
QUALIFIED HEADINGS
“Marked Fabergé, Workmaster …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work of the master’s workshop inscribed with his name or initials and his workmaster’s initials.
“By Fabergé …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion, a work of the master’s workshop, but without his mark.
“In the style of …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion a work of the period of the master and closely related to his style.
“Bearing marks …”: in Christie’s qualified opinion not a work of the master’s workshop and bearing later marks.
HANDBAGS
Condition Reports
The condition of lots sold in our auctions can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. Condition reports and grades are provided free of charge as a courtesy and convenience to our buyers and are for guidance only. They offer our honest opinion but they may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. They are not an alternative to examining a lot in person or taking your own professional advice. Lots are sold “as is,” in the condition they are in at the time of the sale, without any representation or warranty as to condition by Christie’s or by the seller.
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We provide a general, numeric condition grade to help with overall condition guidance. Please review the specific condition report and extra images for each lot before bidding.
Grade 1: this item exhibits no signs of use or wear and could be considered as new. There are no flaws. Original packaging and protective plastic are likely intact as noted in the lot description.
Grade 2: this item exhibits minor flaws and could be considered nearly brand new. It may never have been used, or may have been used a few times. There are only minor condition notes, which can be found in the specific condition report.
Grade 3: this item exhibits visible signs of use. Any signs of use or wear are minor. This item is in good condition.
Grade 4: this item exhibits wear from frequent use. This item either has light overall wear or small areas of heavy wear. The item is considered to be in fair condition.
Grade 5: this item exhibits normal wear and tear from regular or heavy use. The item is in good, usable condition but it does have condition notes.
Grade 6: this item is damaged and requires repair. It is considered in fair condition.
Any reference to condition in a catalogue entry will not amount to a full description of condition, and images may not show the condition of a lot clearly. Colours and shades may look different in print or on screen to how they look in real life. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have received and considered any condition report and grading.
References to “HARDWARE”
Where used in this catalogue the term “hardware” refers to the metallic parts of the bag, such as the buckle hardware, base studs, lock and keys and /or strap, which are plated with a coloured finish (e.g. gold, silver, palladium). The terms “Gold Hardware”, “Silver Hardware”, “Palladium Hardware” etc. refer to
the tone or colour of the hardware and not the actual material used. If the bag incorporates solid metal hardware this will be referenced in the lot description.
All items of post-1950 furniture included in this sale are items either not originally supplied for use in a private home or sold as collector’s items. These items may not comply with the provisions of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended in 1989, 1993 and 2010, the “Regulations”). Accordingly, these items should not be used as furniture in your home in their current condition. If you do intend to use such items for this purpose, you must first ensure that they are reupholstered, restuffed and/or recovered (as appropriate) in order that they comply with the provisions of the Regulations.
The meaning of words coloured in bold in this section can be found in paragraph K, Glossary, of the section of the catalogue headed ‘Conditions of Sale’. Please note that lots are marked as a convenience to you and we shall not be liable for any errors in, or failure to, mark a lot.
º Christie’s has a direct financial interest in the lot. See Important Notices in the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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Christie’s has provided a minimum price guarantee and has a direct financial interest in this lot. Christie’s has financed all or a part of such interest through a third party. Such third parties generally benefit financially if a guaranteed lot is sold. See the Important Notices in the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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Christie’s has a financial interest in the lot. See Important Notices in the Conditions of Sale for further information..
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Christie’s has a financial interest in this lot and has financed all or a part of such interest through a third party. Such third parties generally benefit financially if a guaranteed lot is sold. See the Important Notices in the Conditions of Sale for further information. `
¤ A party with a direct or indirect interest in the lot who may have knowledge of the lot’s reserve or other material information may be bidding on the lot
• Lot offered without reserve
Lot incorporates material from endangered species which could result in export restrictions. See paragraph H2(c) of the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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Handbag lot incorporates material from endangered species. International shipping restrictions apply. See paragraph H2 of the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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Lot incorporates elephant ivory material. See paragraph H2 of the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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Lot incorporates material from endangered species which is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. See paragraph H2(h) of the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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Lot is a Non Fungible Token (NFT). Please see Appendix A – Additional Conditions of Sale – Non- Fungible Tokens in the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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Lot contains both a Non Fungible Token (NFT) and a physical work of art. Please see Appendix A –Additional Conditions of Sale – Non-Fungible Tokens in the Conditions of Sale for further information.
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See Storage and Collection pages in the catalogue.
With the exception of clients resident in Mainland China, you may elect to make payment of the purchase price for the lot via a digital wallet in the name of the registered bidder, which must be maintained with one of the following: Coinbase Custody Trust; Coinbase, Inc.; Fidelity Digital Assets Services, LLC; Gemini Trust Company, LLC; or Paxos Trust Company, LLC. Please see the lot notice and Appendix B – Terms for Payment by Buyers in Cryptocurrency in the Conditions of Sale for further requirements and information
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Please note that this lot is subject to an import tariff. The amount of the import tariff due is a percentage of the final hammer price plus buyer’s premium. The buyer should contact Post Sale Services prior to the sale to determine the estimated amount of this import tariff. If the buyer instructs Christie’s to arrange shipping of the lot to a foreign address, the buyer will not be required to pay an import tariff, but the shipment may be delayed while awaiting approval to export from the local government. If the buyer instructs Christie’s to arrange the shipment of the lot to a domestic address, if the buyer collects the property in person, or if the buyer arranges their own shipping (whether domestically or internationally), the buyer will be required to pay the import tariff. For the purpose of calculating sales tax, if applicable, the import tariff will be added to the final hammer price plus buyer’s premium and sales tax will be collected as per The Buyer’s Premium and Taxes section of the Conditions of Sale.
Specified lots (sold and unsold) marked with a filled square (■) not collected from Christie’s by 5.00pm on the day of the sale will, at our option, be removed to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services (CFASS in Red Hook, Brooklyn). Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite.
If the lot is transferred to Christie’s Fine Art Storage Services, it will be available for collection after the third business day following the sale.
Please contact Christie’s Post-Sale Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Fine Art Services. All collections from Christie’s Fine Art Services will be by pre-booked appointment only.
Please be advised that after 50 days from the auction date property may be moved at Christie’s discretion. Please contact Post-Sale Services to confirm the location of your property prior to collection.
Tel: +1 212 636 2650
Email: PostSaleUS@christies.com
Operation hours for both Christie’s Rockefeller and Christie’s Fine Art Storage are from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
Lots will only be released on payment of all charges due and on production of a Collection Form from Christie’s. Charges may be paid in advance or at the time of collection. We may charge fees for storage if your lot is not collected within ninety days from the sale. Please see paragraph G of the Conditions of Sale for further detail.
Tel: +1 212 636 2650
Email: PostSaleUS@christies.com
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Christie’s Post-Sale Service can organize domestic deliveries or international freight. Please contact them on +1 212 636 2650 or PostSaleUS@christies.com.
Long-term storage solutions are also available per client request. CFASS is a separate subsidiary of Christie’s and clients enjoy complete confidentiality. Please contact CFASS New York for details and rates: +1 212 636 2070 or storage@cfass.com
CHRISTIE’S ROCKEFELLER CENTER
20 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 10020
Tel: +1 212 636 2000
PostSaleUS@christies.com
Main Entrance on 49th Street
Receiving/Shipping Entrance on 48th Street
Hours: 9.30 AM - 5.00 PM
Monday-Friday except Public Holidays
CHRISTIE’S FINE ART STORAGE SERVICES (CFASS)
62-100 Imlay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Tel: +1 212 974 4500
PostSaleUS@christies.com
Main Entrance on Corner of Imlay and Bowne St
Hours: 9.30 AM - 5.00 PM
Monday-Friday except Public Holidays
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A
Ault, G.C. 40
Avery, M. 26, 27, 28, 33, 74, 75, 83, 84
B
Bearden, R. 23, 24
Benton, T.H. 12, 13
Biederman, C. 96
Bluemner, O.F. 18, 19, 49, 51
Browne, B. 95
Bruce, P.H. 78
Burchfield, C.E. 1, 3, 36, 37
C
Cone, M. 11
Cramer, K. 45
Crockwell, D. 94
D
Davis, S. 20, 42, 43, 44
Demuth, C. 41
Dove, A.G. 10, 52
Drewes, W. 97
F
Fechin, N. 61, 62
French, J. 73
G
Gaspard, L.S. 64, 65
Graves, M.C. 2, 53, 54
Gwathmey, R. 39
H
Hansen, A. 79
Hartley, M. 60
Henri, R. 71
J
James, R.S. 58
K
Kahn, W. 29, 30, 31, 32, 80, 81, 82
Kamrowski, G. 100
Kent, R. 15
Kuhn, W. 22
L
Lawrence, J. 21
Lawson, E. 68, 69
Lee, D.E. 25
Lewandowski, E. 46, 47, 48
Luks, G.B. 70
M
Manship, P.H. 57
Marin, J. 4, 17, 34, 35, 38
Marsh, R. 72
Maurer, A.H. 76, 77
N
Nadelman, E. 55, 56
O O'Keeffe, G. 8, 9, 16
P
Parrish, M. 91
Pelton, A. 63
Porter, F. 14, 85, 86
Prendergast, M.B. 66, 67
R
Reiss, F.W. 59
Rockwell, N. 92, 93
S
Scarlett, R. 98, 99
Sheeler, C. 50
Shore, H.M. 7
T
Torr, H. 6
W
Wyeth, A. 5, 88
Wyeth, J. 87
Wyeth, N.C. 89, 90